The Bungalow, Bowshaw, Dronfield, S18 2GB
About The Bungalow
The Bungalow is a detached house in Dronfield (S18 2GB). It has a recorded floor area of 97 m² (around 1044 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (August 2021) shows an E (score 42), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. When first surveyed in February 2009 the rating was F, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and window efficiency went from Poor to Good; while main heating dropped from Average to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to D (score 62). Main heating runs on lpg.
It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 76% of similar EPCs).
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Valuation
against the asking price
Risks
planning & flood
Sold prices
similar homes nearby
Trends
the local market
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Changed to a more efficient fuel source
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot water system upgraded
Windows upgraded, improving insulation
Cavity wall insulation installed
Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels
More low energy lighting installed
Planning history
The Bungalow has no planning applications on record.
The full report still covers planning activity across the surrounding area.
Sales history & valuation
The Bungalow has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.
£295,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
No sales recorded with HM Land Registry
That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.
Median price across the last 5 sales in S18 2GB: £355,000 (2025–2023).
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Versus other Bowshaw homes
Habitable Rooms for The Bungalow lags the street by a wide margin.
EPC Rating
42 (E)
Street avg 60 (D)
Floor Area
97 m²
Street avg 111 m²
CO₂ Emissions
5.5 t/year
Street avg 5.3 t/year
Habitable Rooms
4 rooms
Street avg 6 rooms
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Crime
5/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
Bowshaw — bus stop.
Closest school
0.8 km
Lenthall Infant and Nursery School. 18 schools nearby.
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Road noise across the postcode
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
55.5dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
48.2dB